Protect Against ID Fraud

Identity or ID fraud is huge. Here are some facts to make you think …. 90% of users never check all their transactions on their bank or credit card statements. (ID Theft Protect, Aug 2007) 89% of...
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Social Engineering

We’ve been getting a spate of phone calls at home. The conversation goes something like this: Me: Hello Them: Can I speak with Mr. Smith? (name changed, but it isn’t mine) Me: I’m sorry...
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10 Internet Scams

Here are 10 of the most popular Internet Scams. I list them purely for your edification in the hopes that you don’t get caught out by them - or that you can use this as either a quick reference -...
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ISS Links

As today is my daughter’s 10th birthday (which is far more important than any country celebration <g>) I’m being lazy and just posting some links. The links will show you that I’m...
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Top 10 Acronyms Parents Should Know.

According to NetLingo, these are the top 10 of 50 acronyms you as a parent need to know (emphasis mine). For the full 50 click through on their link above.8 – oral sex 1337 – elite -or- leet...
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Hide Your IP Address.

Have you ever considered hiding your IP address? It’s a bit like trying to hide your post or zip code – it’s not easy but it can be done. But today’s post is focusing on why we...
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